Leather Making Trainer - Bar Elias

Main Responsibilities of the Position

Under the overall supervision and guidance of the Community Centre Admin Assistant in Bar Elias, the trainer will develop and deliver 112 hours of training over a period of 32 days on leather making for 25 women (3.5 hours per day). By the end of the training, trainees will have developed their technical skills in leather making, enabling them to pursue employment or self-employment opportunities. The training program should cover the following topics: 

• Leather Keychain
• Leather Wallet
• Leather Pouch
• Leather Bookmark
• Leather Phone Case
• Leather Bracelet
• Leather Coasters
• Leather Earrings
• Leather Belt
• Leather Cord Organizer
• Leather Notebook Cover
• Leather Tassel Keychain
• Leather Coin Purse
• Leather Bag
• Leather Backpack
• Leather Journal
• Leather Tote
• Leather Gloves

Expected Deliverables:

1-Before the start of the training:

• The training calendar with session titless
• Samples of Training books/material for distribution 
• A Curriculum handout organized by training sessions describing:

1. Session topic
2. List of key contents and talking points
3. The pre- and post-training test questionnaires, to verify level, competences, and learning. The tests should be the same and they are delivered before the start date of the training and after the last session.

2-During the Training:

• Maintain a record of the participants' progress and attendance.

3-After the end of the training:

• Provide a report on the participants’ feedback, lessons learnt and remarks.

Qualifications, Skills, and Attributes

• 4-5 years of demonstrated experience in leatherworking.
• Prior experience in teaching or training.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to create a supportive and engaging learning environment.

Core Values and Ethics 

• Commitment to JRS’s mission, vision, and values.
• Ability to convey with enthusiasm JRS’s role in accompanying and serving forcibly displaced people and to advocate for their right to protection and a life in dignity.
• Trustworthy and good listener.
• High sense of discretion in dealing with confidential matters at all times.
• High integrity and honesty.
• Ability to deal tactfully and discreetly with people, situations, and information.
• Acceptance of diversity and inclusion as core values.